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Central Otago Arts Trail 2024/25.

  • Central Otago Arts Trail 2024/25.

Thu, 24 October 2024 - Fri, 24 October 2025 @ Daily

The Central Otago Arts Trail is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region's …

Black Rabbit Show Series - Rowan Klevstul.

  • Black Rabbit Show Series - Rowan Klevstul.

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Sun, 31 August 2025 @ Daily

Rowan Klevstul is the new artist on display in the Black Rabbit cafe. A photographer, …

Youth Arts Central Otago - Subscribe Now.

  • Youth Arts Central Otago - Subscribe Now.

Fri, 6 June 2025 - Wed, 31 December 2025

Welcome to Youth Arts in Central Otago

Central Otago Arts is thrilled to introduce our …

Gallery 33 - Lost and Found.

  • Gallery 33 - Lost and Found.

Fri, 4 July 2025 - Fri, 1 August 2025 @ Daily

Gallery Thirty Three Lost & Found Exhibition Opening

We warmly invite you to join us …

Arts Central - Lightworx Gallery.

  • Arts Central - Lightworx Gallery.

Wed, 9 July 2025 - Wed, 31 December 2025 @ 11am - 5pm Daily.

We welcome you to Lightworx Gallery. With clean minimal lines, concrete floors and …

Creative New Zealand, Creative Communities Scheme Central Otago - Applications Open.

  • Creative New Zealand, Creative Communities Scheme Central Otago - Applications Open.

Wed, 9 July 2025 - Fri, 8 August 2025 @ Applications Open Now.

Council has a partnership with Creative New Zealand to promote, support and increase …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Operation Grapple.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Operation Grapple.

Wed, 16 July 2025 - Sun, 31 August 2025 @ Daily

Denise Baynham's compelling portrait series transforms historical documentation into …

Central Otago District Arts Trust - Top Art Exhibition 2025.

  • Central Otago District Arts Trust - Top Art Exhibition 2025.

Fri, 18 July 2025 - Tue, 5 August 2025 @ Mon to Fri 11.00 - 3.00. Sat & Sun 11am - 1pm.

Top Art is an annual touring exhibition featuring a selection of NCEA Level 3 portfolios …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery -

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery -

Fri, 18 July 2025 - Fri, 15 August 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Alexandra-based artist Katie Robinson brings her delightfully intimate exhibition "More …

Gallery 33 - Home.

  • Gallery 33 - Home.

Fri, 1 August 2025 - Sun, 31 August 2025 @ Daily.

Home is a group show featuring new works by Simon Kaan, Kate Fitzharris and Eliza …

Light Up Winter 2025 (Cromwell)

  • Light Up Winter 2025 (Cromwell)

Sat, 2 August 2025 @ 4pm-8.30pm

Step into a whimsical woodland at this year’s Light Up Winter. A magical cascade of …

Mt White Station - Pastels and Peaks Workshop with Master Pastelist Julie Greig Artist (MPANZ, PSA).

  • Mt White Station - Pastels and Peaks Workshop with Master Pastelist Julie Greig Artist (MPANZ, PSA).

Thu, 7 August 2025 - Sun, 10 August 2025

Pastels & Peaks, 7-10 August with Master Pastelist Julie Greig Artist (MPANZ, PSA)

Onstage Wanaka - Blood Brothers.

  • Onstage Wanaka - Blood Brothers.

Fri, 8 August 2025 - Sat, 16 August 2025 @ Daily

Experience the Drama, Music, and Magic of Blood Brothers.

A gripping tale of family, …

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - An Evening with Chris Tse.

  • Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - An Evening with Chris Tse.

Fri, 8 August 2025 @ 7.30pm.

Chris Tse is a New Zealand poet, short story writer and editor. His works explore …

Arts Central - Shadows in the Shade.

  • Arts Central - Shadows in the Shade.

Sat, 9 August 2025 @ 7.30pm.

J Callander – more generally known as Jeremy – is the musical and lyrical …

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - Poetry Masterclass with Chris Tse.

  • Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - Poetry Masterclass with Chris Tse.

Sat, 9 August 2025 @ 10am.

Join Poet Laureate Chris Tse for a Poetry Masterclass. In this session, Chris will lead …

Central Cinema - MET Opera Live: Salome.

  • Central Cinema - MET Opera Live: Salome.

Tue, 12 August 2025 @ 1pm.

Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of …

Bannockburn Arts - Hidden Gems.

  • Bannockburn Arts - Hidden Gems.

Sat, 16 August 2025 @ 7pm.

We will be showing short films from National Archives showcasing Central Otago in years …

Open Studio Day - Esperance Steven Ceramics.

  • Open Studio Day - Esperance Steven Ceramics.

Sun, 17 August 2025 @ 10am - 5pm.

Join Esperance for a special open studio day featuring her unique ceramic pieces crafted …

Dunstan High School Musical 2025: Grease (Alexandra)

  • Dunstan High School Musical 2025: Grease (Alexandra)

Wed, 20 August 2025 - Fri, 22 August 2025 @ 7.30pm

Dunstan High School invites you to relive the classic musical that is Grease! …

The Poetry Party - National Poetry Day Celebrations.

  • The Poetry Party - National Poetry Day Celebrations.

Fri, 22 August 2025 @ 6.30pm

On National Poetry, August 22nd the Alexandra Poetry Group is celebrating the …

Arts Central - Antipodes Quartet.

  • Arts Central - Antipodes Quartet.

Thu, 28 August 2025 @ 7.30pm.

A group of young musicians on the cusp of professional careers are selected by audition …

The Central Otago District Arts Trust AGM 2025

  • The Central Otago District Arts Trust AGM 2025

Thu, 28 August 2025 @ 6pm

The Central Otago District Arts Trust will be holding their AGM on Thursday the 28th …

Clyde Dead Rockers Ball Edition 26 Fundraiser

  • Clyde Dead Rockers Ball Edition 26 Fundraiser

Sat, 30 August 2025 @ 7.30pm.

Bulletproof brings the high-energy Dead Rockers Ball to Clyde! Come boogie to original …